Chaplain Maloney discussed how pressures emanating from our obligations, aspirations, and situations affect a leader’s ability to formulate an ethical decision. Problems stemming from our perception and interactions with people, integrity, and career influence and amplify the pressures we feel. Knowledge of the these two areas, the ethical theories and the problems, and how they affect our personal decision to judge right and wrong are essential to ensure a sound ethical code. Understanding the challenges to our obligations, aspirations, and situations will ultimately enable a sound ethical approach to problem solving.

The pitfall of rule-oriented obligations exists when two obligations conflict with each other. This condition